President Trump's national security adviser says the United States is committed to a solution rather than a peaceful solution to the Korean problem.
US ready to use force "to denuclearize North Korea," General H. McMaster, US National Security Advisor Donald Trump, on Dec. 19 emphasized at an interview with the BBC. He called North Korea "a serious threat" in the context of tensions between the two countries regarding Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs.
"We are not committed to a peaceful solution. We are committed to a solution," McMaster said. "We also want a peaceful solution, but as the president says, all options are on the table." We have been prepared to, if necessary, force North Korea to denucleate without the cooperation of the government of this country. "
"The possibility of war is high or low all depends on what we decide to do," he added. The US national security adviser also criticized the North for repeatedly conducting missile tests.
North Korea announced its successful launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of "carrying superhuman warheads" and capable of reaching the American mainland.
On Dec. 18, in announcing a new national security strategy, President Trump insisted the US and its allies will take the necessary steps to achieve the goal of denuclearization and ensure that North Korea can not threaten. world.
Vu Hoang
